Nursing Assistant - Ward I5 Trauma and Orthopaedics

Job overview

At Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), our Nursing Assistants take great pride in the essential work we do. That’s because we’re not just helping patients, we’re going the extra mile for them – day in, day out. But more than that, our team’s commitment to work with empathy, consideration and dignity means that we’re among the best – and most compassionate – in our field. Our Trauma and Orthopaedic Wards  are dedicated to the delivery of high quality  complex health nursing care. You will work as part of a highly motivated teams on Ward I5 or Ward F6, who care for patients in the acute phase of their hospital stay.  Ward I5 is our fractured neck of femur ward and provides all care for these patients directly admitted from the Accident and Emergency Department. Ward F6 is our subacute ward that provides trauma patients with ongoing care whilst they remain in the hospital before discharge home or to an intermediate care facility.

Main duties of the job

Experience of working in teams is essential. We are also seeking outstanding personal qualities such as self-motivation, communication skills and a professional aptitude to work. Having pride in providing a high standard of nursing care and supporting vulnerable adults in complex and distressing situations is essential. An ability to manage busy and challenging situations and working under pressure is also required.

Applications are welcome from all areas of healthcare.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading.   So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification.  This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’.  Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post.  As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you.  If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [email protected].  We’re looking forward to hearing from you!